Paramus

The Indian name given this community by its Dutch settlers means “fields of wild turkeys”. A fertile farming area, Paramus was familiar ground to both the British and American armies during the Revolution. Formerly a part of Midland Township, Paramus ...

Red Mill – Paramus

Site of grist mill built 1745; scene of many raids and encounters during the Revolution. Aaron Burr was entertained here Christmas Eve commemorating his victory over British Raiders in 1776. Washington and his men often passed here. Lafayette stopped here ...

Old Paramus Reformed Church

Organized in 1725 by pioneer Dutch settlers, the congregation of this church has worshipped here over 240 years. First church, built 1735 on this land given by Peter Fauconier, a French Huguenot, was a headquarters of Gen. George Washington in ...

Paramus Veterans Monument

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With Great Honor

And Respect

We Proudly Salute

Thos Who Served

In Our Nations

Armed Forces

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Dedicated By

American Legion

Auxiliary

Dept. Of New Jersey

Amy Flaherty

State President

Vietnam • Korea • World War II • World War I

Marker is at the intersection of Sorbello Road ...

Paramus Veterans Memorial

In Grateful Tribute The Citizens

Of Paramus Honor The Defenders

Of Our Country During All Wars

For God And Country

World War I

Daniel Youmans

World War II

Cornelius Blokand • Jacob J. Cleenput • Garret T. Cooper, Jr. • L. Malcolm Tyler • John Donovan ...